Cal Stevenson Bio
Cal Stevenson is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies since making his major league debut in August 2022. Stevenson was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB draft after a successful college career at the University of Nevada, Reno, Chabot Junior College, and the University of Arizona.
Early Life and Background
Cal Stevenson was born on September 12, 1996, in Fremont, California, to Jim and Tanya Stevenson. He attended John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, where he played baseball under his father, who served as the head coach. Stevenson was named all-Mission Valley Athletic League as an outfielder in 2012 and 2013, and as a utility player in 2014 when he also won the MVAL Player of the Year Award.
During the summers of his high school career, Stevenson played for the PUF Capitalists in the California Collegiate League. He led the league in batting average during that summer, earned first team All-CCL honors, and was named Nevada’s 2014 summer position player of the year.
Path to Professional Baseball
Stevenson began his college baseball career at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2014. He made an immediate impact, batting .358 with a .429 on-base percentage and .454 slugging percentage in 218 at-bats. He tallied 55 runs, four triples, 25 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. His outstanding freshman season earned him the 2015 Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year award, along with Freshman All-American honors from Louisville Slugger and Baseball America.
He transferred to Chabot Junior College for the 2015-2016 academic year, where he earned First-Team CCCAA recognition in 2016 after batting .287 with a league-leading 57 runs and 21 stolen bases. Stevenson then transferred to the University of Arizona for his final two collegiate seasons. In 2017, he earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors while leading the conference with 61 runs and 48 walks. In his senior season of 2018, he batted .293 with 26 RBIs and 35 walks. Throughout his college career, Stevenson played 101 games in center field, 56 in right field, four in left field, and appeared in three games as a pitcher.
Cal Stevenson Career
Minor League Development (2018-2022)
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Stevenson in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB draft with a signing bonus of $5,000. He split his debut professional season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast Blue Jays and the Bluefield Blue Jays. At Bluefield, he was named an Appalachian League Post-Season All-Star after leading the league with 65 runs and 53 walks while batting .359.
Stevenson began the 2019 season with High-A Dunedin, where he batted .298 and earned Florida State League Post-Season All-Star honors. On July 31, 2019, the Blue Jays traded Stevenson along with pitchers Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini to the Houston Astros in exchange for outfielder Derek Fisher. He finished the 2019 season with High-A Fayetteville, playing 23 games.
Oakland Athletics (2022-2023)
On July 9, 2022, the Tampa Bay Rays, who had acquired Stevenson earlier in his career, traded him to the Oakland Athletics. He was assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas, where he batted .322 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 87 at-bats. The Athletics promoted Stevenson to the major leagues for the first time on August 10, 2022. He recorded his first career hit that night, an infield single off Los Angeles Angels reliever Aaron Loup. Stevenson played in 23 games for Oakland that season, hitting .167 with one RBI and one stolen base.
San Francisco Giants (2023)
Stevenson began the 2023 season with Triple-A Las Vegas, batting .348 through early April. On April 14, 2023, he was designated for assignment by the Athletics organization. On April 19, 2023, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations and was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. He appeared in six games for the Giants, going hitless in nine at-bats while walking three times. On May 19, 2023, Stevenson was designated for assignment following the promotions of Patrick Bailey and Ryan Walker.
Philadelphia Phillies (2024-2025)
On May 26, 2023, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed Stevenson off waivers. He played briefly for Triple-A Lehigh Valley before being designated for assignment on June 1 and outrighted to Triple-A on June 7. Stevenson began the 2024 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he slashed .307/.420/.488 with seven home runs, 39 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases in 91 games. On August 9, 2024, his contract was selected to the active roster to replace an injured Austin Hays.
On September 14, 2024, in a game against the New York Mets, Stevenson delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and made a spectacular leaping catch to rob a home run in the eighth as the Phillies secured a 6-4 victory. In 18 appearances for Philadelphia that season, he batted .250/.333/.375 with six RBIs and three walks. Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2025 season. In five appearances for Philadelphia, he went 2-for-8 with one RBI. He was released by the Phillies on August 17, 2025.
Cal Stevenson Career Wins
Stevenson has appeared in 42 career MLB games across three organizations, accumulating a .178 batting average with no home runs and eight RBIs. His professional career began in 2018 after being selected by Toronto in the 10th round, and he established himself as a disciplined hitter with excellent plate patience throughout his minor league career.
Throughout his minor league career, Stevenson consistently demonstrated strong on-base skills and baserunning ability. His standout minor league season came in 2024 with Lehigh Valley, where he posted a .307/.420/.488 slash line with seven home runs, 39 RBIs, and 27 stolen bases in 91 games, earning a September call-up to Philadelphia. His most memorable MLB moment occurred on September 14, 2024, against the New York Mets when he delivered a go-ahead two-run double and made a spectacular leaping catch to rob a home run in the same game, helping the Phillies secure a 6-4 victory.
Cal Stevenson Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Stevenson was born in Fremont, California, to Jim and Tanya Stevenson. His father, Jim Stevenson, served as the head baseball coach at John F. Kennedy High School, where Cal developed his skills as a young player. This early mentorship from his father played a significant role in Stevenson’s development as a baseball player.
Personal Life
Stevenson attended John F. Kennedy High School in Fremont, California, before pursuing his college baseball career at three institutions. Following his release from the Philadelphia Phillies in August 2025, Stevenson announced plans to play winter league baseball for Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Professional Baseball League.
2025 Season Performance
Stevenson spent the beginning of the 2025 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley after being optioned there by the Phillies organization. He appeared in five games for the major league club during the season, going 2-for-8 at the plate with one RBI. His time with Philadelphia was limited due to roster constraints and performance considerations.
On August 17, 2025, the Phillies released Stevenson, making him a free agent. Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, he announced his intention to continue his baseball career by playing in the Dominican Professional Baseball League for Tigres del Licey during the winter months.